Most exciting MUV, SUV facelifts

Most exciting MUV, SUV facelifts

Last year, when the auto industry witnessed a slowdown, utility vehicle segment defied the trend. This segment (Includes SUVs and MUVs) posted 62 per cent yearly growth, establishing a new trend in the motown.

It felt as if buyers suddenly discovered that utility vehicles are perfect family cars owning to their functionality, safety, road presence, powerful engines and, most importantly, passenger carrying capacity.

The share of utility vehicles in the passenger vehicle space in 2005-06 stood at 15 per cent, this has grown to 20 per cent in 2012. Presently every fifth vehicle sold in India is a utility vehicle.

Realising the changing preference of the consumers, automakers not only introduced new vehicles in the segment but also gave facelifts to their popular models.

Here are some exciting facelifts carmakers gave to their Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) last year.

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Most exciting MUV, SUV facelifts

The underline aspect was its new 2.5L diesel engine that roared 176BHP and greater torque of 400Nm. The astonishing 7-seater now had central console with faux-wood, while the dashboard/doors were done with black & beige twin-tone theme.

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Most exciting MUV, SUV facelifts

The freshness is delivered in the form of 18-inch karakum alloys, panoramic sunroof and bi-xenon auto LED headlamps. For comfort there is a climatronic 4-zone AC and 14-way power adjustable seat at front.

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Most exciting MUV, SUV facelifts

With improved mechanicals, 2.2 liter VariCor engine and sturdy 4X4, and even more staggering looks it was offered in six colors. With better dash, improved soft touch plastic, wood and leather inserts it also provided leather upholstery alongside much superior safety features.

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